2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Chemistry, BS


Banner Code:  SC-BS-CHEM

This program is approved by the American Chemical Society; on completion, students are certified to the society. Students planning professional careers in chemistry should choose this degree.

In addition to satisfying all requirements for bachelor’s degrees  including university general education requirements ,  students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and present no more than two courses with a grade of D (1.00) in CHEM coursework at graduation. (Through the course work below, chemistry majors satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning. CHEM 336 or CHEM 465 fulfills the writing intensive requirement for students majoring in chemistry.)

CHEM 336 or CHEM 465 fulfills the writing intensive requirement for students majoring in chemistry.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science.

Degree Requirements


Students who do not select an optional concentration complete the curriculum requirements listed below.

▲ Concentration in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry (AEC)


Students planning professional careers in an industry involving chemical measurements, careers with a chemistry emphasis in the environmental science, or those seeking graduate study in analytical or environmental chemistry should choose this program. This concentration meets the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

In addition to satisfying university-wide general education  requirements for the BS degree, students majoring in chemistry with a concentration in analytical and environmental chemistry must complete the chemistry program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and present no more than two courses with a grade of D (1.00) in CHEM coursework at graduation. (Through the coursework below, chemistry majors satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning.)

7-8 credits of supporting science electives from one of three options


▲ Concentration in Biochemistry (BC)


Students planning professional careers in biochemistry, the pharmaceutical industry, medicine, biotechnology, or related fields with a chemistry emphasis should choose this program instead of the traditional BS in chemistry. This concentration provides students with a focus on biochemistry while retaining a strong chemistry foundation. Students are allowed to tailor the concentration to their interests with 9 credits of electives.

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees  including university general education requirements  . In addition, students majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry must complete the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.30. No more than two courses with a grade of D (1.00) in CHEM coursework may be applied to the major. Through the course work below, students satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning.

Approved Science Electives


  • 9 credits of approved science electives chosen from chemistry or biology courses at 302 or above (Courses from other disciplines may be submitted as electives, subject to approval of the coordinator.)

▲ Concentration in Chemistry Education (CHME)


Those interested in teaching high school chemistry should choose this concentration. This concentration is approved by the American Chemical Society and leads to state licensure to teach in Virginia upon completion of the degree.

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees  including university general education requirements . In addition, students with a concentration in chemistry education must present the following:

8 credits of other general science:


Notes:


The course work above satisfies university-wide requirements in natural science, information technology, and quantitative reasoning.

During the sophomore year, students should contact the Graduate School of Education to arrange to attend an information session and take the PRAXIS I and II exams.